James Bruce MacCall

June 28 1951 - December 1 2020

Jim MacCall was born in Chester Pa. He was the devoted grandson to Lydia White. His parents were John Dexter MacCall and Barbara Ann (née White). He is survived by his loving husband Kevin Melvin, his loving brother Michael Joseph and his wife Janet (Gummel). Also by his sister Janice Beahan and her Husband Dan. He also has a niece Darian Beahan and Two nephews Nicholas Beahan and Michael Alan MacCall and many lifelong friends and associates.

Jim Graduated from Nether Providence High school in Wallingford , PA in 1969. He then went on to pursue his lifelong dream of being a first grade teacher. He received his Bachelors in Elementary Education from West Chester University and His Masters degree from Temple University. He taught in South East Delco school district in PA and continued teaching until retirement in the Lower Merion School district in Pa. Jim was never happier then when he was teaching. He loved His Career. Jim was an avid Musical theater fan and enjoyed co producing the first and fifth grade musicals.

Jim and Kevin traveled often to NYC to catch the latest Broadway Shows. He even got to be a backer for the Tony Award winning show Grey Gardens.

Over his life Jim volunteered at the Philadelphia gay switchboard . Was active in community theater, was Secretary and President of Independence Squares Lgtbq+ square dance club . He studied American Sign Language to become an interpreter.

Jim loved to travel. Jim and Kevin took many vacations many involved cruises to Alaska, the Baltic region including Russia, many trip through the Caribbean including the Panama Canal. He especially enjoyed the western coast of Ireland where they vacationed multiple times.

He was so excited to retire to Florida with Kevin.

He was a loving and loyal husband brother and Friend.

He was much loved and will be sorely missed by Kevin and his family as well as his extended family and friends.

Kevin would like to extend his gratitude to everyone for their loving expression of condolences and support. They have helped him at this difficult time.

Memorial services to be held at a later date when Covid is under control.

If anyone would like to make a donation in his name. Donations can be sent to the American Heart Association or the National Autistic Society.